Connecticut Criminal Lawyer BlogWhen facing criminal charges, every detail matters. Your attorney will fight to challenge the prosecution’s evidence and legal arguments, but another critical piece of a strong defense is often overlooked: the mitigation package. Properly prepared, a mitigation package can humanize you, present your life in context, and persuade prosecutors, judges, or even juries to see […]
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Caught in the Squeeze: The High Stakes of Strangulation cases
Strangulation — What You Need to Know if You Were Arrested If you were arrested for strangulation in Connecticut, you’re probably scared, confused, and worried about what this means for your record, your freedom, and your family. I frequently observe this in my practice. A heated argument gets out of control, the police are called, […]
DETECTIVE LEFT A VOICEMAIL—DO I CALL BACK?
A Pre-Arrest Playbook (From a Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyer) Most people’s first instinct is to be polite: “I’ll just call the detective back and clear this up.” I get it. You don’t want to look guilty, and you think cooperation will make it go away. The reality is that calling back without a lawyer can […]
Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit & Weapons in a Motor Vehicle (Connecticut Guide)
The Stop, the search, and your next move In Connecticut, you need a Connecticut pistol permit to carry a handgun—other states’ permits don’t count here. Since October 1, 2023, open carry in public is banned (with narrow exceptions), while concealed carry is allowed if you have a valid CT permit. Guns in cars come with […]
Driving While Your License Is Suspended for DUI (C.G.S. §14-215(c)) — Why This Needs To Be Treated Seriously
When your license is suspended after a Connecticut DUI, a quick run to the store can turn into handcuffs, a tow, and a mandatory jail sentence. I see it all the time in Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport, Milford, Greenwich, and throughout Connecticut: good people think “it’s just a license issue.” Under C.G.S. §14-215(c), it’s not “just” […]
Violation of Probation (VOP) in Connecticut: What Happens Now—and How We Can Protect You (C.G.S. §53a-32)
If you’re reading this because someone told you there’s a violation of probation against you, take a breath. You’re not the first person to be in this spot, and it’s fixable with the right plan. I see VOPs all the time in Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport, Danbury, and throughout Connecticut. The biggest mistake people make is […]
“Don’t Come to Court”: Witness Tampering Charges (C.G.S. §§ 53a-151 & 53a-151a)
A single text can turn into a felony. I see it all the time: someone panics after an arrest and messages the complaining witness, a friend, or a bystander—“Please don’t show up,” “Tell them it was nothing,” or “Just say you don’t remember.” Police and prosecutors call that witness tampering or intimidating a witness, and […]
Texted Your Ex After Court? Charged with Violating Conditions of Release in Connecticut—Here’s How We Beat It
If you walked out of court with “no-contact / stay-away” terms and then a single text, DM, or phone call triggered a brand-new arrest, you’re not alone. Connecticut takes violations of release conditions seriously—and fast. The fix is legal strategy, not guesswork. What You’re Actually Charged With (Quick) Violation of Conditions of Release comes in […]
Connecticut’s New Deepfake Law: One Viral Image, One Arrest — What Counts as a Crime and How We Beat It
One Fake Image, Real Handcuffs It takes seconds to make a convincing AI “nude.” It takes even less time for it to spin out of control — an angry ex, a group chat, a manager who sees it, and suddenly you’re under investigation. In Public Act 25-168 (2025) — effective October 1, 2025 — Connecticut […]
Evading Responsibility (Hit-and-Run) in Connecticut — What Counts, What Doesn’t, and How We Beat It
A fender-bender, a surge of adrenaline, horns behind you, and a split-second choice. Most people who leave the scene aren’t trying to “get away with something.” They’re scared, confused, or think it was too minor to matter. The minutes after a crash matter—but what we do together in the days after matters more. This page […]
